Mac Dre, born Andre Louis Hicks, was a rapper from Vallejo, California, who was shot and killed on November 1, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Andre Louis Hicks, better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was a prominent figure in the early West Coast hip-hop scene, particularly in the Bay Area. His career was marked by his catchy beats, unique flow, and the creation of the “Thizz” movement. Unfortunately, his life and career were cut short when he was murdered at the age of 34.
On the night of November 1, 2004, Mac Dre was in Kansas City for a performance. After leaving the venue, he was riding in a van on U.S. Highway 71 when an unknown assailant in another vehicle fired shots at the van. Mac Dre was hit and died from his injuries. The driver of the van lost control and crashed, but no one else was seriously injured in the incident.
The murder of Mac Dre remains unsolved, with no arrests made in connection to the shooting. His death sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and his fans. Despite his untimely demise, Mac Dre’s influence on hip-hop, especially in the Bay Area, has continued to grow. He is remembered for his contributions to the genre and for being a pioneer of the hyphy movement, which emerged in the Bay Area in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His legacy lives on through his music and the artists he inspired.
